CVE-2019-25591
DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 Denial of Service
Description
DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration code input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a malicious registration code containing 300 repeated characters into the Name/Key field via the Register menu option.
INFO
Published Date :
March 22, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 22, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-25591
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates.
- Update the DNSS Domain Name Search Software.
- Restrict input length for registration code.
- Avoid submitting excessively long strings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25591.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.nsauditor.com/downloads/dnss_setup.exe | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46831 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dnss-domain-name-search-software-denial-of-service |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25591 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-25591
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DNSS Domain Name Search Software 2.1.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration code input field that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a malicious registration code containing 300 repeated characters into the Name/Key field via the Register menu option. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference http://www.nsauditor.com/downloads/dnss_setup.exe Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46831 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dnss-domain-name-search-software-denial-of-service